Daimler's Mechatronics Lab: A Boost for Indian R&D

Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), a subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG, has launched an advanced Mechatronics Lab at its Oragadam manufacturing complex. This cutting-edge facility is designed to drastically improve the efficiency of software architecture verification and validation, promising cost savings of up to 80% compared to traditional methods.

The lab features a closed-loop feedback system and agile methodologies, enabling rapid detection and resolution of software bugs. This innovation significantly reduces quality assurance and testing time from months to mere days, allowing the facility to verify around 300 features and process over a thousand signals in just 10 days.

Pradeep Kumar Thimmaiyan, President of Product Engineering & Chief Technology Officer at DICV, highlighted the strategic importance of the lab, describing it as a "hub for innovation" that will enhance DICV's competitive edge globally. He emphasized that the lab aligns with the company’s commitment to "Make and Develop in India, for India and the World," as it aims to set new international benchmarks.

The lab's infrastructure includes a flashing station for pre-production ECU verification and an Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) setup, which replicates real-world driving scenarios to fine-tune software without the need for vehicles. This not only saves time and cost but also enhances safety by enabling the verification of systems like Driver State Monitoring (DSM) in a controlled environment.

With this new facility, DICV continues to lead in automotive innovation, integrating advanced safety features such as autonomous emergency braking, blind spot assist, and lane departure warnings into its vehicles.

News by Rahul Yelligetti